Conditional
Uses add flexibility to the
zoning ordinance by permitting
potential undesirable uses of
property in specified districts
when certain conditions are
met. The Board of Adjustment
may choose to place additional
conditions on the permit to
minimize any adverse effects
it might have on surrounding
properties.
The included outline list the
procedure for applying for a
Conditional
Use Permit. Applicant is
advised to discuss with Planning
Staff before applying for Conditional
Use Permit.
Special
Uses add flexibility to the
zoning ordinance by permitting
potential undesirable uses of
property in specified districts
when certain conditions are
met. The Planning Board will
review the Special Use Permit
Application in order to make
a recommendation to the Board
of Commissioners. The Planning
Board may also play additional
conditions on their recommendation
for the Board of Commissioners
to consider. The Board of Commissioners
will review the Special Use
Permit to make a final decision.
The included outline is the
procedure for applying for
a Special
Use Permit. Applicant
is advised to discuss with
Planning Staff before applying
for Special Use Permit.
This
permit, issued by the Franklin
County Planning Staff, allows
the applicant to use or occupy
a tract of land or a building;
or to erect, install or alter
a structure, building or sign
situated in the jurisdiction
of the County that fully meets
the requirements of the Franklin
County Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO).
A
Variance is a permit that enables
the property owner to make use
of their property in a way that
conflicts with the literal interpretation
of the ordinance. More specifically,
a Variance grants relief from
the Unified Development Ordinance.
A typical Variance request involves
setback requirements. Use Variances
are not permitted pursuant to
state law.
The following outline is
the procedure for applying
for a Variance. The Applicant
is advised to discuss the
Variance Request with Planning
Staff before applying.
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